First impressions matter. While they only take tenths of a second to make, a first impression will change the entire trajectory of a business meeting — for better or for worse. Here are six important ...

To make a good first impression—and set the stage for a great conversation—you only have to say one thing. Likability matters, both personally and professionally. That means making a good first ...

Sara Jane Ho has made a living by teaching people how to not be a jerk. In 2012, she founded Sarita Institute, a finishing school in Beijing that offers courses including wine appreciation, small talk ...

In the psychology of impression management, it’s all about those first few seconds of an interaction. You know you’ll be judged, as you judge in turn, by what happens the moment you and a stranger see ...

Meeting your partner's parents for the first time can feel like one of the most nerve-wracking experiences you'll ever face. It's natural to want them to like you, trust you, and feel confident about ...

In a legal career, you get a lot of opportunities to make a first impression. Among the most important are first meetings with new colleagues at a permanent job after law school (which eventually lead ...

Everyone has an opportunity to make a strong first impression. Some, like Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, have simply matched ...